Design Your Own Biolab Holistic Rubric
Scoring Criteria / Rating- The design of study is exemplary in its clarity and completeness and shows a clear understanding of the scientific process.
- The sequence of steps is exceptionally logical, easy to follow, allowing for the collection of valid scientific data.
- The student employs experimental controls, replication and strategies to minimize error where applicable.
- Observations/data collection is very systematic and detailed.
- Measuring tools were appropriately selected and used precisely.
- If the student’s original methodology prevented successful collection of data, the student successfully problem solved the procedures to improve the precision and accuracy of the data set.
- Data tables are very organized include appropriate labels and units.
- Answers to Analyze and Conclude questions are exceptionally logical, thoughtful and accurate, utilizing evidence collected from the investigation for support.
- Student shows a thorough understanding of the relationship between evidence and explanation and does not make inferences beyond what the data set allows.
- Appropriate safety precautions are planned and utilized.
- Waste disposal was complete.
- The design of study is exemplary in its clarity and completeness and shows a clear understanding of the process.
- The sequence of steps is exceptionally logical, easy to follow, allowing for the collection of valid scientific data.
- Where applicable, student shows a thorough understanding of the need for controls, replication and strategies to minimize error.
- Observations were made systematically and data charts are organized and complete.
- The student uses tools and materials precisely and employs strategies to minimize error.
- Analysis questions are answered completely and where applicable logical explanations are provided.
- Appropriate safety precautions are planned and utilized.
- Waste disposal was complete.
- Lab was completed but procedures were not written clearly or procedures were not followed systematically.
- Observations were made but were not made systematically.
- Data tables were poorly drawn and organized and/or lack complete data collection.
- Tool and material usage was sloppy, leading to imprecise measurements.
- Answers to analysis questions were not based on evidence from the lab and/or lacked explanations where required.
- Safety precautions are lacking or are incomplete.
- Plans to care for the workstation and dispose of wastes are lacking or incomplete.
- The work is very poorly done or has not been completed.